Exclusive: Google’s Index Now on Your Wrist with GWatch Launch

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 by Andy Beal

Exclusive: Google’s Index Now on Your Wrist with GWatch Launch

While we are supposed to be under embargo on this until later today, we wanted to be the first to show you the latest breakthrough to be offered by Google. The Google Watch, or GWatch for short.

The Google USB Search Watch (Model #8002RPA10; estimated retail $89) will bring Google’s popular search engine technology to a wristwatch. Apparently users will be able to use a modified Google API to view search results on your wrist. At launch, the “GWatch” will be limited to local search results–your zip, city, or state. Google has plans to turn the GWatch into a mobile Chumby-like device–adding widgets, RSS feeds, and YouTube videos in the future. By plugging the watch into your computer and downloading the compressed local index, you’ll be able to search more than 100 million geo-targeted web pages.

Wondering how the interface works? Apparently, Google is using the same voice recognition software it uses for GOOG-411. By pushing the right-hand dial-adjuster, you’ll be able to “tell” GWatch what you are looking for. Results will then be streamed across the watch face, similar to a stock ticker or live RSS feed.

Google insiders tell me that if the product is a success, they will offer a WiMAX version of the watch that will free it from the restrictions of storing the index within the watch and allow users to search the entire Google index.

More details should come later today, but we wanted to make sure our readers were the first to hear about it.

(As many of your guessed, this is our April Fools post)

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21 comments on “Exclusive: Google’s Index Now on Your Wrist with GWatch Launch”

Jaan Kanellis Says:

April 1st, 2008 at 1:59 am

April foools day?

Like Virgle?

http://www.jaankanellis.com/project-virgle-googles-april-fools-joke/
Jayson Says:

April 1st, 2008 at 2:16 am

Thanks Jaan – I almost went off on how incredibly ugly the watch was and how ridiculous people would look talking to their watch.

Nice story Andy
Ryan Says:

April 1st, 2008 at 3:06 am

Haha, you had me for a few minutes. Then I realised the date. Duh!

Great April fool’s post
Fooling around « Says:

April 1st, 2008 at 3:32 am

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ineedhits Australia Says:

April 1st, 2008 at 4:09 am

Gee the amount of Aprils fools jokes this year is crazy. Every blog I visit has a new one!
Night-Directory Says:

April 1st, 2008 at 5:00 am

looks ugly, but not a bad idea
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April 1st, 2008 at 5:04 am

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Suresh Says:

April 1st, 2008 at 7:49 am

Hmm… April Fool. Good!
Andy Beal Says:

April 1st, 2008 at 8:55 am

It’s April fools day today? Why would Google release a product today and risk it being classed a joke?
Futon-Matt Says:

April 1st, 2008 at 8:59 am

I was going to say that is one of the dumbest things I’ve seen from Google, but then I looked at the calender. Very nice
Zen Says:

April 1st, 2008 at 9:34 am

Happy April Fools from Google!
Sathish AR Says:

April 1st, 2008 at 9:43 am

Good April Fool 2008 Prank. Enjoyed
SEO guy Says:

April 1st, 2008 at 10:34 am

I was waiting for this years prank even though this one left me disappointed. You can do better than that Google!
April’s Fool on the Internet Says:

April 1st, 2008 at 1:39 pm

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Tiffany Says:

April 1st, 2008 at 10:38 pm

The idea oh this tool is really great, but I think the interface is too small to display the result…
» News For April 2, 2008 » InsideGoogle-part of the Blog News Channel Says:

April 2nd, 2008 at 1:42 am

[...] talked about a Google USB Search Watch. Yes, a watch, as in what you wear on your [...]
Elections guy Says:

April 2nd, 2008 at 7:28 am

Yep, another April fool.
Aprils Fools Day on the Internet - 2008 | Intoweb Marketing UK Says:

April 2nd, 2008 at 9:00 am

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Connie Says:

April 3rd, 2008 at 10:51 am

great concept, old technology. ask 007.
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June 1st, 2008 at 8:50 am

[...] talked about a Google USB Search Watch. Yes, a watch, as in what you wear on your [...]
warez Says:

December 16th, 2008 at 3:50 pm

Happy April Fools

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